Cooper's Pony Party

We celebrated Cooper's 3rd birthday with a Pony Party last Saturday.

Our friends, Jessica and David came in for the day (from Austin). Jessica brought these cowboy boots for Cooper. Pawpaw helped put them on.

I mean, really, could these little feet be any cuter?


So glad that we got to see Stella - it's been too long!
She is such a doll.

And sweet big brother Sam.


Man time.


Everyone took a turn riding the pony cart.


Nathan and Jackson



Henry, Cooper, and Dillon



Grandma Cathy and Charlie



Our little cowboy!


First ride on the pony






I think I should have been a cowgirl.
Lived on a ranch.
Had our little kids wearing hats and cowboy boots.



Then onto the "BIG HORSE!"


My mom got to hold JP and Carmen's little man, William.


Jackson's turn on the horse


Joseph and JP


Henry and Margaret
(Love M's expression)


Pizza Time!





Cooper's cupcake never left his plate.
Instead of bringing the cupcake to his mouth,
he brought his mouth to the cupcake.


Silly boy.


Got to pet a bunny.


Face painting.
Jackson picked a green butterfly to match his shirt : )


Cooper got a pumpkin on his hand.


Cowboy Joseph.


Addison, Courtney, and Stephanie (the boys swim instructor)



Gaby showing off her tattoo.
Love how she is sticking her tongue into her cheek.


Sweet Gracyn.


Charlie LOVED the little playhouse.


Spiderman Henry


Gracyn, Gaby, and Mady


So glad there was a donkey there ...
For weeks before the party,
Cooper was telling everyone that he was going to have a donkey party. : )



What a wonderful day!
perfect weather
great friends
lots of family
And a very special little cowboy

Halloween Festivities!

On Thursday, Jackson's school had their Pumpkin Patch/Fall Picnic. Unfortunately it rained that day, so there was no hay ride, but we just spread our blankets on the floor inside and enjoyed lunch with our families. Didn't take any pictures except of Jackson with his pumpkin at the "pumpkin patch." Unfortunately, it was a little crowded with all the other students taking pictures too.

His class decorated the pumpkins like the Big Scary Green Monster
(great book if you don't have it).

On Friday evening, we had our Mom's Group Halloween Party.

Here are our silly boys in their costumes. One year it would be fun if they all coordinated. hard to do when you are using recycled costumes : )
UPS man (previously Jack's), Puppy Dog (previously Coop's), and a ghost.
I "made" Jackson's by cutting a bedsheet - of course, packed away all my scissors in storage, so I used kitchen shears.
Not exactly my best effort.

Gave Charlie a chocolate covered marshmallow.
He ran off with it. Guess he thought someone was going to take it.

After eating and plenty of jumping around in the bounce house, it was time to "trunk-or-treat."
Should have taken a picture of how cute some of the trunks were. Ours, well, wasn't.

Charlie didn't really get the hang of it. Kept trying to walk out into the parking lot.

Nathan and Jackson goofed around together.

Checking out the loot in the trunk.
Cooper was only dressed as the ups man for about 5 minutes... he had a potty accident.
Poor kid had the only change of clothes that we could find in the car. Size 18 month shorts and a 4T tshirt : ) He was a little chilly.

I've been enjoying some of the candy while writing this post : )

Happy Birthday Eeyore

Our very own Eeyore turned three today! When he woke up this morning, I asked him, "Cooper ... do you know what today is??" and when I told him. "It's YOUR birthday! You're three!" he just sighed and responded, "No, I don't like my birthday" in his favorite sulking voice. I can't figure him out.

Anyway, he came around once we mentioned "donuts." I am hoping this is just a phase - the starting everything by saying, "no, I don't want to do that" or "no, I don't like that" even when it is something he really enjoys it.

So, donuts to start the day. Everyone had a nice sugar rush.

(I'M THREE!)

Opened one present - a little vet kit with a puppy dog. He loves it. As do his brothers.




Off to run a few errands and then back for lunch before Jackson's soccer game. Late naps (and no nap for Cooper). We had breakfast for dinner, which was delicious. Cooper requested a chocolate chip cake, so that is what I made. One of the layers was slightly overcooked on the edge, and the icing was really runny, but, no one seemed to mind. It actually tasted great.

Not so sure about the candles


Maybe he gets it from his oldest brother (seen shielding his face in fear of the fire)

Happy birthday to our funny, very cute little three year old. You bring so much joy to our lives, and keep us laughing everyday. What a blessing you are to us, and to everyone! We can't wait to see what year three brings! We love you Cooper Dooper!